The inspiration for this design was the desire to take a no-longer-wanted object and transform it into something both fun and functional for the garden. Why throw something away when you can reuse it in the garden? Now what once was a rusted old chair without a seat is a whimsical planter whose foliage can change with the seasons.

I’m always searching for ‘rusty gold.’ I like incorporating salvaged items or architectural elements into my spaces. These once-forgotten relics can transform a garden and make it feel more personal.” –CHARLIE THIGPEN

 As seen in May/June issue of Flower Magazine.